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LOFT is having 40% extra off sale items again with code LABORDAY40. This ruffle jacket is left in many sizes in both colors for $42down from $98. See it here on me and here on Callandra.
Fall is my favorite season to dress for...I couldn't resist popping in a LOFT to try on their textured jackets. That store has definitely moved up my list as of late...even though a lot of their stuff does not fit me perfectly, I love being able to go into a store and scoop up armfuls of XXSP and 00P items to try on.

This jacket looked cute online, but in-person my fears were confirmed. This reminded me of White House Black Market jackets...just too much going on: tons of texture, ribbed scrunchy bottom, visible chiffon trim, chains, dangly things, large flap pockets...maybe if 2 or 3 of the above were nixed then this would work. The fit was also boxy...figures, since this is offered in letter sizing versus numerical.

A very, very surprising "near-win" for me. Some of you may know that I've been eying the Petite Scuba Seamed Pant (an online exclusive) for a while, and now my interest is piqued even more because I LOVE this "scuba" fabric. It feels like soft knit sweatpants...strange, I know, but oh so comfy yet the look is professional, and the derriere is smooth! These pants (although unlined) felt so good on, I just might get them and get the waist taken in. I also found the straight cut and low rise to be very flattering on with my AT perfect pumps.

Verdict: Will probably buy with the next sale or coupon. They also make a Seamed Pencil Skirt in the same material!

Another cute tweed hopefull, but the boxiness overshadowed the texture. Lesson learned is that jackets in letter sizing probably won't work on those who are my size or smaller. I do enjoy the high collar on this one, and I also wanted to note that this tweed is VERY thick...good for cold winters (but then again the sleeves are 3/4 length, so the torso will be warm, but wrists will be frozen). The Chunky Tweed Miniskirtis in the same exact material...I found it be a little too chunky, but it was sold out in all small sizes so I guess it is popular.

I had been eying this long cardigan in a while but was too indecisive about what color to get out of their 7 color options. It fit me perfectly so I definitely think I will be ordering one or two online. The length is just right to wear with shorter dresses (please ignore the long shapeless dress I have on here), or with skinny bottoms or skirts. I liked the "seamless" pockets too.

I really liked this skirt online and in-person...but like almost all LOFT skirts, it was too big on me at the waist and hips. I would love to see this on someone a little bigger than me. The material felt like a felty-wool and was super soft. One concern I have though is the grossgrain ribbon waistband sticks straight up...not sure how it would conform against curves even on someone bigger than me.

So although LOFT carries 00P and XXSP in stores...the smallest shoe size they had at this store was a crazy 6.5! These shoes go down to size 5 online though, but act quickly because small sizes go fast. I first tried on these Over The Knee Boots...the calves were surprisingly not too roomy, but the length hit me too high up on the thigh and I looked like a hooker.

These mid-calf ankle boots may be a "petite don't" to many...but I thought they were very cute and comfortable. If I get the black pair I can see myself wearing them a lot with black tights, leggings and skinny pants. I was also impressed overall by the leather quality...these and the OTK boots were buttery soft.

Verdict: Can't decide for online purchase! Black is more versatile but the brown color was so rich.

One more item I was looking for was this military sweater jacket:

It's not available in petites, but comes in womens XXS online. I really liked it on the mannequin in-store, but they were all out of small sizes. It's so "shrunken fit" that a womens XXS just might work.

So there you have it...a lengthy review of some new LOFT items. Readers - will you be getting any of their Fall arrivals? I recommend something in their super comfy scuba material...let's just hope it holds up nicely after washes too.

Too bad about the jackets and skirts, but I'm not too surprised. I've been itching for a tweed skirt and/or jacket though (none in my closet yet!), so I'm hoping I'll find something somewhere this fall. I'm so glad the sweater worked out... because I've already ordered it in several colors to decide in person :P Not sure what I'm going to do with the multitude of cardigans I've been accumulating the past few months! Lol.

Cynthia - 6.5 used to be AT's smallest size too until they announced "extended sizes" and went down to a 6. Big whoop...I thought 6 was standard!!

AN - Hah, no! I was far too embarrassed in them to clunk over to the full-length mirror.

Jessy - oh no, they don't? I keep on getting them confused with BR and Gap, which now do ship. Ah I love the Ann Taylor/LOFT family so much more as of late, that's such a bummer that they don't ship to Canada!

Petite XXS - hehe you got more cardigans! Well, i guess you can never have too many...but keep in mind they'll probably come out with cute ones every season now. I've got to restrain myself.

As a really extra tiny petite (hah!) I have never actually shopped at Loft! And seeing how some of the stuff fits on you, I realize why I don't. However, I do LOVE the cardigan on you :) And I can never decide on color, haha!

Thanks for the review....gotta go check out scuba pants now...been trying for AGES to add to my collection of beloved BR ryan fit pants. Too bad about the jackets, I too was looking forward to them this season after AN's sneak preview a few months back...

Those Scuba Lean Trousers look great on you!!! I am kind of tempted to try them as well now...the Loft by my house is kind of lackluster though so I always leave disappointed. I am not a fan of those tweed jackets, they look at least 5 sizes too big on you. I think you should invest in a Chanel tweed jacket, those never go out of style and if you don't mind consignment shops you can get it for a fraction of its retail price. :)

I definitely think the trousers & the military sweater jacket are the best picks in this post! I like some of the petite-sized cardigans & tops, but I wish they had a bigger selection of jackets for the fall.. anyways thanks for modeling some of their items for us! :)

My favorite is the cardigan. Those are the must have for Fall. Everything else look so big on you especially those jackets. It's great to see your Fall picks on her. Just like I am going shopping with personal stylish :) Have a great day!

I love, love the scuba pants! I'll be looking for them when they go on sale. So weird that it says online exclusive? LOL will have to look for them in a store. I know what you mean by White House Black Market tweed jackets! So much going on (and a lot of them you can't detach) and so boxy. Booo, I was really hoping for that tweed jacket to work out. Wish it was at a longer length. =0/

Hey babe! Guess what?? I'm in Boston RIGHT NOW, lol, I flew in this morning (left my house at 430am). The weather is exactly the same as DC today, muggy and hot, haha.

Anyways, onto the post, I love the RIbbon Waistband skirt, cardigan, military sweater jacket, and OTK boots, the boots and military sweater are my top two favorites, shame I'm on a "no shopping" budget for 3 months, gotta save for christmas.

Just so you know, I love these posts, I find them extremely helpful and insightful.

Aww I had my eyes on those boots...but now I'm not so sure if I like them anymore. They look a bit cowboy-ish from these pics.

Btw, not sure if you like Loft denim jeans, but they tend to work well for me. A bunch of the petite sized ones are on sale for $30 each, which in itself is quite a good deal. But then, you can use code AUGUSTAFF25 to get an extra 25% off. So, $23 bucks for a pair of jeans!!! I've been waiting for their jeans to go on sale, so needless to say, I went CRAZY w/ this info! Ordered like 10 pairs to try them all on! Insane me.

The scuba pants look great! It is surprising that straight legged trouser pants can be so flattering. Unfortunately the waist is too large. As far as alterations go, is there any way to take the waist in (or is it outrageously expensive?)

What a bummer about the jackets! They're really cute and reminiscent of Chanel, but I'm with ya, I have a hard time pulling off boxy shaped jackets. They always seem to overwhelm my frame. The scuba pants looks great! I'll have to check this out. Man, there are so many awesome sales this weekend! Yikes...Not great for the checking account:)

Hi Jean, Thanks for the great review. I loved those scuba pants on you. I tried them on today myself and absolutly perferred them on you. I also wanted to mention that you might want to try on the petite stonewashed doublecloth jacket. It's not available online yet, but it is in the stores. I will definitly be buying as soon as it goes on sale.

Thanks for the review! I thought #6 the black shift dress was very cute on you, though I agree a little shapeless. But I think it would look nice with a belt, either wide for waist definition or even something sparkly or jeweled for fun. The length, color, trim and pockets (a must for me!) are all fab.

I definitely love the scuba pants. I really wish Ann Taylor would ship to Canada!! Maybe if we keep repeating that here, someone from AT will finally heed our wishes from north of the border.

Back off the scuba pants ladies! (jk jk, just leave me one gray pair in the skinny and the straight in ooP). Can't wait for them to have a pants sale or a 40% off coupon.

Hannah - oh, the skinny ankle pants are online only. Those are the ones I initially wanted : ) The pictured ones are the straight legged pants which are available in stores.

Megan - thanks for the link! It looks quite cute but the black is gone in XS. Maybe i'll see it in a store.

Janine - ooo really?? Yes it was quite muggy yesterday, you missed out on our cool breezy temps last week. Hope you had a good day(s)? here..I'm guessing for work? ANd how good of you to sacrifice personal clothing shopping to buy gifts for loved ones for x-mas...this is quite far ahead so you must have some ballin gifts planned out!